Irondale Community School in Irondale, Alabama on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Irondale Community School is a suburban public school in Irondale, Alabama that is part of Jefferson County Schools. It serves 411 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.7:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

411 Students

22 Teachers

225 16th St S

Irondale, AL 35210 View local requests

http://irondalecom.jefcoed.com/

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Irondale Community School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Crane

Mrs. McClellan

Mrs. Patrick

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Irondale Community School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

80%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Irondale Community School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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